Saint Lawrence was one of the seven who were in charge of helping the poor and needy. He became a martyr for proclaiming that the poor are the treasure of the Church. The Saint Lawrence gift is dedicated to all deacons who actively serve the poor and needy.

Please consider adding a $25 “Carry a Brother” extra donation to fund scholarships to help needy deacons attend the Congress.

Saint Ephrem left us hundreds of hymns and poems on the faith that inflamed and inspired the whole Church. The Saint Ephrem gift is dedicated to all deacons who work to inflame and inspire the Church through their music, preaching and service.

Saint Francis embraced the poverty of service and preached about returning to God and obedience to the Church. The Saint Francis gift is dedicated to all deacons who bring the Church to the poor and the poor to the Church.